Parents Guide to virtual Learning

January 7, 2022

Welcome to Lakeside Middle School

Grow Through What You Go Through!

Purpose of Presentation

As we return to virtual we are more prepared then we were last year. Our return to virtual presentation will help make this transition a positive experience. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, we are here for you.

Morning Announcements

• Each morning the Lakeside Announcements will begin at 8:15 AM on Facebook Live (Lakeside Official)
• We will also send out the script of the announcements in a daily email with our infamous Joke of the Day
• We will have special guests throughout the year and special interest stories
• Announcements will have important information daily,especially in regards to A/B day. Please make every attempt to review.

Virtual Etiquette and Expectations

Virtual Online Expectations

• Teachers may adjust their virtual expectations to adjust to needs of their new virtual classroom environment
• In general, all teachers will be looking for students who are:
• Prepared for class
• This is new: Online at all times with video on at all times.
• Following their schedules
• Engaged in the lesson
• Actively participating in classroom room discussion

Virtual Classroom etiquette

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• Be on time.
• Wear appropriate attire.
• Mute your mic and keep video on when possible .
• Raise your hand and unmute mic when teacher calls on you.
• Allow everyone to have a turn to speak.
• Be fully focused during the class.
• Work in a quiet space.
• Blur background if needed

*Remember that the chat is monitored by Millville Public School District.

While online we...

• Respect each other’s virtual comments, both written and verbal.
• Treat all people with kindness and equality.
• Are actively engaged and participate in all assigned classes daily.
• Log in at the assigned time and stay for as long as the teacher requires

Student Email and Technology

Student EMail

• All students have an email that they should be checking every morning (at minimum).
• Student’s email address will consist of the following (lunch#@mps.millville.org)
• If you are unsure of your student’s lunch number, it is in the top right corner of their schedule or can be found on Infinite Campus

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Google Classroom

Parents' Guide to Google Classroom

Student Schedules and Attendance

Preparing for The Return to All Virtual learning

• During class over the next few days, Teachers will be reviewing the return to our virtual schedule with their students.
• The all virtual schedule from will be from 8:30-1:00 daily. You will be signing in to a Google Meet every day for every class. Your teacher will provide the meeting link, date, and time in Google Classroom.
• Have a daily morning routine for preparing for your day.
• Identify a place that you feel comfortable to use as your workspace each day.
• You must be dressed appropriately and in a dedicated workspace.

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Attendance Policy

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• Teachers will take attendance at each virtual class
• Students will receive an unexcused absence when they do not log in and stay for the entire Google Meet session with their scheduled teacher
• Overall student attendance will be kept on Infinite Campus and Lakeside will follow our normal attendance policy
• Lakeside Virtual Attendance Policy:
• If a student misses 3 virtual period meetings for their school day, they will be marked absent pending parent/guardian communication with the school regarding the nature of the absence.
• Contact Amy Martin, our Attendance Secretary, at (856) 293-3363 or amy.martin@millville.org

Lakeside Schedules

Schedules will return to the A/B rotation daily starting 1/6. For those courses on the A/B schedule, students will be attending an "A" or "B" course every other day. It is important to listen to morning announcements every day to make sure you are attending the correct classes. It is announced whether we are on an "A" or "B" schedule.

Lakeside Middle School Virtual Schedule

Zero Period

• Some students have a Zero Period class on their schedule. If so, your virtual day starts at 8:00 A.M. instead of 8:30 A.M.
• For students who do not have a Zero Period you can do the following:
• Watch the morning announcements.
• Check your email.
• Make sure you have all your supplies for the day.

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LMS Academics and Grading

Academic Mission and Vision

This year the academic mission and vision at Lakeside Middle School is to ensure students, no matter what option they choose for learning, are meeting and exceeding the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Our school is dedicated to promoting a challenging learning environment that engages students with real-life and real-world student-centered instruction.

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Lakeside Middle School, Grow through what you go through!

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Academics & Grading - General Virtual Overview

• Students need to be self-sufficient and self-motivated to thrive in this environment.
• Students will follow district curriculum based on the New Jersey Student Learning Standards through Google Classroom.
• Teachers will be available by email or Google Classroom daily.

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Grading Policy for All Students

The entire grading policy for Lakeside Middle School can be found on our school website under each specific department.

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Grade Level Contact Information

Lakeside Social Media

• Follow Lakeside Official Facebook Page
• Daily Announcements Live
• Links to events
• Lakeside Instagram (@lmslightning)
• Pictures and videos featuring students and staff
• Lightning Round Weekly Blog
• Has been viewed over 200,000 times in 4 years
• Contains up to date information and highlights

Who is in the Offices?

• Main Office: (856) 293-2420
• School Counselors:
• 6th Grade - Mrs. Brittany O’Shea (856) 293-2455 brittany.o’shea@millville.org
• 7th Grade - Mrs. Sami Paone (856) 293-2043 samantha.paone@millville.org
• 8th Grade - Mr. Anthony Procopio (856) 293-2459 anthony.procopio@millville.org
• Scheduling/Testing - Mrs. Melissa Sooy (856) 293-2452�melissa.sooy@millville.org
• Vice Principals:
• 6th Grade - Mr. Ish Jimenez (856) 293-2462 ismael.jimenez@millville.org
• 7th Grade - Mrs. Amanda Wheaton (856) 293-2453 amanda.wheaton@millville.org
• 8th Grade - Ms. Amanda Gaunt (856) 293-2456 amanda.gaunt@millville.org
• Building Principal:
• Dr. Spike Cook (856) 293-2450 spike.cook@millville.org

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We are here to help you!

If you or someone you know is experiencing a conflict online, you need to talk to a teacher, counselor, administrator, or parent as soon as possible.

Bullying, Cyber Bullying or Violence cannot fix problems; in fact it only makes the situation worse. Instead, find the best way to step away from the problem. Think about the "big picture" and brainstorm solutions and talk them out. Everyone works together better when you remain calm and think rationally about the situation.

No one expects you to handle all of your problems alone. The faculty and administration at Lakeside are dedicated to helping their students succeed. Just remember you have a support system at school that will work hard to help make you a success!

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Lakeside Middle School - Grow Through What You Go Through!